About The Position
The Operations & Inventory Strategy Manager supports AutoNation USA by developing and improving inventory acquisition, reconditioning, transportation, and vehicle consignment processes. This role leads operational initiatives to improve vehicle flow, reduce time to frontline, increase visibility throughout the vehicle lifecycle, and reduce operational costs. The role works closely with dealership leadership, corporate teams, and external vendors to standardize processes, identify operational gaps, and implement scalable solutions that support business growth. It also supports inventory acquisition initiatives involving consignment, auction, and rental vehicles, as well as We Buy Your Car dealer bids and consignment activities. The position monitors operational dashboards and KPIs, tracks vehicle purchases and movement, coordinates transportation and reconditioning issues, and develops reporting tools and process documentation. It provides data-driven recommendations to leadership and influences consistent execution across teams without direct authority.
Responsibilities
- Support and implement inventory acquisition strategies, including consignment, auction, rental, dealer bids, and We Buy Your Car initiatives.
- Lead and support pilot programs and evaluate opportunities to improve inventory availability, vehicle flow, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with internal teams to improve the movement of acquired vehicles into dealership inventory.
- Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures, workflows, and processes across inventory, reconditioning, transportation, and related operations.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve speed, quality, consistency, profitability, and time to frontline.
- Build scalable processes that support growth and evolving business needs.
- Partner with dealership teams to improve and standardize reconditioning processes and workflow.
- Oversee and improve visibility into the vehicle lifecycle from acquisition through transportation, reconditioning, and delivery to the dealership.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve delays and improve vehicle movement and turnaround times.
- Monitor KPIs and operational performance related to inventory movement, transportation, reconditioning, inventory turn, and vehicle lifecycle efficiency.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and tracking tools to identify trends, measure performance, and support decision-making.
- Provide data-driven recommendations and updates to leadership regarding operational performance, pilot programs, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with General Managers, Service Managers, Operations, Inventory, Transportation, Corporate teams, and external vendors to drive consistent execution.
- Facilitate communication and coordination between field operations and corporate leadership.
- Lead initiatives and influence execution across teams without direct authority.
- Monitor daily operational dashboards and key performance indicators.
- Track vehicle purchases, transportation, and inventory movement.
- Review transportation status and coordinate resolution of delivery issues.
- Monitor reconditioning progress and identify operational bottlenecks.
- Meet with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate initiatives.
- Respond to operational issues requiring cross-functional coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k matching
- Health insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Maternity benefits
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Deals and discounts through YouDecide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
